Dc in next 6 sts. Decrease
2 sts by working ( 2 dc together) twice. Dc in next 7 sts.

Finishing Round.

Fold the ends of the previous
Row together, wrong sides together, and slip st in first st.
With right side facing you, ch 1, and put 2 sc in the end of each row to
the first dc. Work 2 dc in next st, 1 dc in next st, 4 dc in
ch 2 sp, 1 dc in next st, 2 dc in next st. Work 2 sc in end of each
row across. Join with a sl st in first sc.

Sew the back heel seam securely.
Weave in the ends

Variation for Swollen Feet

By Kathy Johnson (posted with permission)

Materials: One strand of Worsted Weight or 2
strands is using very soft yarn (One small skein will make one pair of slippers)

Crochet Hook: Size K

Instructions:

Ch 7, Join with a sl st to form ring.

Rnd 1: Ch 2 (counts as hdc) work 11 hdc in
circle, join with sl st in top of ch 2. (12 hdcs.)

Rnd 2: Ch 3, dc in same st. *2 dc in next st.
Continue from * around. Join with sl st in top of ch 3 (24 dcs)